Best Practice Athlete-to-Provider Ratio
40:1 (FTE) for podium, podium ready and podium potential categorised athletes
Recommended Athlete-to-Provider Ratio
80:1 (FTE) for emerging and developing categorised athletes
This recommendation is based on industry research of best practice service models emerging in national and international HP sport programs (see Appendix 1). The AIS will continue discussions about aligning role titles (AW&E Manager, AW&E Adviser, Personal Development Adviser, Performance Lifestyle Adviser) to foster consistency across the HP system.
The best practice ratios are for Podium-level athletes. For talent pathway athletes, i.e. Developing and Emerging categorised athletes, it is recommended that relevant curriculum (and critical needs support) be delivered at a ratio of 80:1 where feasible.